www.enjoylochness.com Frequently asked questions

What shall I take? Accommodation Attractions Paths Around Stout shoes or boots are best as some of the paths go over rough or

Sightseeing Dining wet ground. Take waterproofs just in case it rains. Take a snack and a drink too. It ’ s always a good excuse to stop for a rest and admire the

The view. Can I take my dog? The Great Glen slices in two from to Fort William. Yes but please keep dogs under close control or on a lead if there are Glaciers sheared along an underlying fault line 20,000 years ago, during livestock the Ice Age, to carve out the U-shaped valley that today contains Loch What else should I know? Ness, , and . The Great Glen formed an ancient travelling route across Scotland and the first visitors to this Check your map and route before you go. If going alone, let someone area probably came along the Glen. Today, people still travel along the know where you are going and your return time.

Great Glen by boat on the , on foot or bicycle on the ...... and the Country and Forest Code? or by car on the A82.  Avoid all risk of fire

 Take all your litter with you Invermoriston  Go carefully on country roads The walks in this leaflet provide several miles of paths and tracks  Please park considerately which you can join together to offer a wide range of scenery and  Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone distance to suit your tastes and abilities. The paths allow you to walk  Follow advice about forestry operations through shaded woodlands, along the riverside and up the sides of  Help keep all water sources clean the glen for panoramic views. The longer routes through the forest  Protect trees, plants and wildlife can be cycled. Leave things as you find them, take nothing away The Village Hall or Glen Moriston Millennium Hall opened in 1999 is  very welcoming to visitors.  Keep dogs under proper control A variety of events are organised throughout the summer. Check the  Avoid damage to buildings, fences, hedges, walls and paths notice board for details. The village car park is adjacent to the hall  Come prepared for likely extremes of weather and A82 and there are picnic tables on the banking above the car  Take notice of warning signs park. Refreshments are also available in Invermoriston and at Glen Where are we? Moriston on the Skye road. The Falls are enhanced by the old Telford Bridge. This is one of the few places where you can appreciate the size of this river. The mighty torrent is now controlled by Dundreggan Dam, 5 miles up- stream. After heavy rain, this powerful torrent is breathtaking. St Columba's Well can be found across the A82 opposite the car park.

The Great Glen Way

Opened April 2002, this 79mile/127km cross Scotland route links the Atlantic Ocean in the west with the in the east. Inverness and Fort William make good start and finish points. There are many interesting villages steeped in history along the Way, giving you a chance to learn about the history or even just stop for refreshments. There are a variety of walking surfaces - from level canal towpath, to loch-side woodland path and to steeper forest roads with glorious views. The Great Glen Way has it all. www.outdoorhighland.co.uk Produced by ,

Glenmoriston and Glengarry Business Initiative. Reproduced With permission of The Council Planning www.enjoylochness.com and Development Service. 1 Invermoriston Falls 3 Dalcataig ( can be cycled ) 4 Sron na Muic ( can be cycled ) The River Moriston ’ s name means From the car park cross the A82, take care! Thomas This route follows the same start as walk 3, then takes ‘ r iver of waterfalls ’ . From the car park, follow the river Telford ’ s old bridge is upstream as you cross the you on to the high ground of Sròn na Muic ( nose of the as it tumbles its way to before River Moriston. This bridge was completed in 1813 and pig in Gaelic ) . A shorter circuit can be made by returning returning through the woodland to complete the circuit. took 8 years to build due to “ languid and inattentive to Dalcataig on the parallel forest road. This strenuous Mature Scot ’ s pines and a rich carpet of mosses and contractors. ” This route follows the Great Glen Way and walk is well rewarded by far ranging views over ferns make this a delightful and tranquil woodland walk. takes you along the Dalcataig road parallel to the mighty Loch Ness and Glen Moriston. The wood is managed by The old summerhouse gives a bird ’ s eye view of the River Moriston. After 1mile, the track takes you close to the Forestry Commission. river and the Telford Bridge. Take care though, keep to the river. Return on the same track or an extended circuit the paths and keep small children and dogs under control, which follows the river and returns on the higher parallel Allow 5 hours – as there are steep drops into the river. road which links into route 4. 23km/14miles return Strenuous – hill walking Allow 30 minutes boots Easy – sensible footwear Parking – village car park or Parking – village car park beyond Dalcataig

2 Alltsigh ( Following the 5 Rubha Ban Great Glen Way ) This footpath follows the A82 This walk starts by climbing to the campsite at Rubha the steep minor road behind Bàn, with excellent views of the craft shop and hotel and Loch Ness. Just beyond the following the Great Glen Way camp site you can follow the

( w aymarked ) to Alltsigh A82 forest trail to link up with the and eventually to Drumna- Great Glen Way to return to drochit. The initial steep Invermoriston. climb is rewarded with excellent Allow 1hours 15 minutes – views over Loch Ness. Be- 4.5km / 3 miles fore the path narrows to take Moderate – waterproof foot- you onto a lower track, take wear a short detour to the stone Parking – village car park seat viewpoint for great views over Loch Ness. Try to spot the rock shelter be- fore reaching Alltsigh. This wood is managed by the The views show the low-lying strath, once used for In the centre of Invermoriston you will also discover: Forestry Commission. growing flax and now forested. You also get good views over Invermoriston village and Loch Ness. The Forestry St Columba ’ s Well Buses return to Invermoriston daily. Enquire locally for Commission manages this wood. Hector and friends the highland cows bus times. The falls of Invermoriston Allow 2hrs – 6km / 4miles one way. 4hrs – 12km / Allow 1.5 hrs – 4.5km / 3miles ( return ) Telfords Bridge 8miles return Allow 3.5hrs – 11.5km / 7 miles ( long circuit ) The summer house folly Moderate – waterproof footwear. Parking – village car Easy – sensible footwear park Parking – village car park